Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding Employer/Employee Interaction and Minimum Participation Rate
Program Area: Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)
Question: Will Issuers be allowed to pend employee enrollment until the employer meets the required participation threshold?
Answer: Pending employee enrollment will not be necessary since Issuers will not receive the group set up file or 834 enrollment transactions until the employer meets the participation rate.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: July 05, 2013
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